Viruses and Hackers During Christmas Season
On holidays like the New Year, people usually receive e-mails and greeting cards from friends. And they are also at risk of receiving bad cards sent by the bad guys. Experts recommend users follow these steps to improve PC security. 1. Do not open attachments from strangers, no matter how attractive they are. Watch out for e-mails from unknown people, because they may be sent without the other person's knowledge. 2. Frequently download software patches from software vendors, especially from operating system vendors such as Microsoft. Buy and use antivirus software: This means 3 actions: install the software on your computer, check daily updates on new viruses, scan all files on the machine periodically. . Use a firewall as a gateway between your computer and the Internet: Firewalls are often software products. They are very important for people with DSL and cable modem connections. Regularly back up important data: Data backup must be done at least once a day. Large organizations need to perform comprehensive weekly backups and daily incremental backups. Check the backup media at least once a month. 6. Choose a strange password: Choose unpredictable or unpredictable passwords in which letters alternate numbers. Use one account per password and never write them down. Windows XP-based computers now have built-in protection against online threats. This software program comes with a built-in firewall and is always ready to go. Microsoft recommends that users do the following to protect their PCs: - From the Start menu, click on Control Panel. - Click on Network and Internet Connections. - Go to Network Connections and click on it. - Right-click on the dial-up or broadband connection you intend to use, then click Properties. - In the menu that appears, select the Advanced tab. - Check the box labeled "Protect my computer and network by restricting or preventing Internet connection from this computer." Those wishing to learn about PC security can visit http://www.microsoft.com/protect/.
